Ethyl Palmate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethyl Palmate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
What does it do?
Ethyl Palmate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Palmate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethyl Palmate?
Ethyl Palmate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Palmate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Is Ethyl Palmate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Palmate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Palmate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Palmate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Palmate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Palmate is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010